How Germs & Bacteria Spread Around The Office

Now that more and more of us are finding ourselves going back to the workplace with more and more staff and customers working in close proximity everyday germs are being spread easier.

A huge priority for many companies is to minimize the spread of germs in their office spaces.

Did you know that the average employee touches over 300 surfaces a day!

With that many surfaces being touched a day it is wise to have a plan in place to tackle the germs before the issue gets out of hand.

Here are a few areas where you can start providing a cleaner and safer work environment.

High Touch Areas

Studies have shown that an office desk has more bacteria on it than a toilet seat!

When areas that are used regularly such as furniture, keyboards, handsets are not cleaned on a daily basis with quality cleaners you are welcoming bacteria to multiply quickly.

Other top spots for germs include doorknobs, elevator buttons, and handles on the coffee pots, microwaves, and refrigerators in the break room. 

Communal Bathrooms

Probably the most obvious area to expect a build-up of bacteria and germs is the bathrooms. Due to its high usage throughout the day, the multitude of bacteria it can hold will spread very easily.

As we've learned not only in the workplace but in every area of life, washing your hands will go a long way in your own general hygiene and keeping germs at bay. However to make sure you are always covering all areas, hire a professional cleaning service that uses high-quality and high-grade cleaners like G.B. Cleaning Service will guarantee your office bathrooms stay clean and germ-free.

Office Carpets

I’m sure we can all agree that all carpets are a breeding ground for germs but office carpets are especially bad. They may give the office space a warm and welcoming feel but if not kept on top of and cleaned regularly the high traffic of staff and customers can cause carpets to harbor many allergens and germs.

An easy solution to this issue is to not only vacuum your carpets on a daily basis but also have your office carpets professionally cleaned once or twice a year. This will make a huge difference in preventing the build-up of germs and allergens.

While it will be impossible to wipe down every single surface on a daily basis, these are just a few steps you can start implementing to ensure a clean and healthy work environment for all staff and customers. If this seems overwhelming it might be time to consider hiring a professional cleaner to clean your office areas, Contact G.B. Cleaning Service for a free quote today!